MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VCL RAP UD 36IN 3-0 S/A CT-1; SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC

Catalog Number	VR944
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a caesarean section on an unknown date and suture was used on the dermis.During the procedure, the needle was broken at the root in a row.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H6 component code: g07002 device not returned.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: which part of the device broke during the procedure, the suture or the needle? please clarify.Suture.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot, and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Date sent to the fda: 7/24/2024.H6 component code: g07002 no device problem found.H3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned product determined that it was received; one needle that pertained to the product code vr944.During the visual inspection of the detached needle, the hole and swage area were noted with marks probably caused by a surgical instrument.In addition, it was observed that there were remnants of the suture in the needle hole.The suture was not returned for analysis.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lot-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.Additional h3 investigational summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.The returned product determined that it was received, five unopened samples that pertain to the product code vr944.In order to evaluate the condition of the returned samples, the packets were opened.The swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.The sutures were dispensed without problems and examined along the strand no anomalies were observed during the evaluation.The functional test was performed using instron equipment and the pull force result was above the minimum requirements.As part of the ethicon quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post-market surveillance.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VCL RAP UD 36IN 3-0 S/A CT-1
• Common Device Name: SUTURE, ABSORBABLE, SYNTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC.-GMBH; robert-koch strasse 1; p.o. box 1409; norderstedt ; GM
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 19583273
• Report Number: 2210968-2024-06454
• Device Sequence Number: 19691513
• Product Code: GAM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031147935
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031147935(11)240327(17)290831(10)UCCDMXE0
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033746
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: VR944
• Device Lot Number: UCCDMXE0
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown